Women's White Collar Defense Association

Women's White Collar Defense Association WWCDA is an Association of women attorneys and other professionals who specialize in white collar Department of Justice).

The Women's White Collar Defense Association is a coalition of attorneys and other professionals with relevant expertise who specialize in white collar criminal defense. Our practices focus on a range of issues including antitrust actions, complex commercial litigation, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues, government contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, insider trading, securities litigation,

qui tam and whistleblower cases, and more. Our members are nationwide, with regional groups organized by city. The Association exists to provide:

• networking opportunities and business referrals for its members

• substantive resources

• a forum to hear from government officials and the private sector

• a clearing house for discussion of pressing white collar bar issues

• a vehicle for information sharing related to job openings and other items of interest. The Washington and New York Chapters were founded in the late 1990’s when our founders recognized a glaring lack of equal opportunity in existing professional white collar organizations. Such professional organizations are crucial for networking to develop business in the practice area. Since those early days, chapters have been organized in eleven cities -- Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, London, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, & Washington, D.C. -- and membership has grown to more than 4,500 members. Our members have served in government positions and in corporate roles. Notable members have included corporate General Counsels and Chief Compliance Officers, as well as prosecutors and high ranking government officials (e.g., the White House Counsel and the Chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Please see WWCDA Terms of Use: https://www.wwcda.org/termsandconditions

South Carolina Chapter member Sheria Akins Clarke has been elevated to the federal bench. She is now a district court ...
08/07/2026

South Carolina Chapter member Sheria Akins Clarke has been elevated to the federal bench. She is now a district court judge in the District of South Carolina. Congratulations!

is pleased to partner with the White Collar Support Group on its 3rd annual virtual conference on October 10. Register...
08/06/2026

is pleased to partner with the White Collar Support Group on its 3rd annual virtual conference on October 10. Register now: https://ow.ly/kjcT50Zx6cb

Today we are spotlighting New York Chapter Member Claire Guehenno, Partner at WilmerHale. Claire focuses her practice ...
08/06/2026

Today we are spotlighting New York Chapter Member Claire Guehenno, Partner at WilmerHale. Claire focuses her practice on government and internal corporate investigations and enforcement matters.

Claire advises global clients in times of crisis, leading internal investigations, advising companies on compliance-related issues and best practices in a variety of sectors. She has represented global corporations, financial institutions, and individuals in civil and criminal investigations before the DOJ, SEC and FTC, and other domestic and foreign government authorities. A French native, Claire brings her international background to her practice and regularly counsels clients on matters involving complex cross-border questions and differing legal regimes. Her representations have included risk assessments and oversight reviews conducted on behalf of state and federal entities, among others.

S-RM, WWCDA’s newest Platinum Sponsor has released a paper titled "CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS IN 2026--Balancing Technolog...
08/04/2026

S-RM, WWCDA’s newest Platinum Sponsor has released a paper titled "CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS IN 2026--Balancing Technology and Trust." It was produced to explore the prevailing trends in corporate investigations today.

Drawing on insights from professionals across the legal, compliance and forensic fields, it brings together seven articles that illustrate how the discipline is evolving in response to AI, the prevalence of digital data, and the shifting enforcement priorities of US regulators. A central theme running throughout the report is the growing importance of trust. To read this article, visit:

In Recent Comments DOJ Antitrust Division Signals No Special Treatment for White Collar Defendants in Its New Whistleblower Rewards Program

Congratulations to Vancouver Chapter member Cheryl D'Sa on her recent appointment as Second Vice-President of the Law ...
07/23/2026

Congratulations to Vancouver Chapter member Cheryl D'Sa on her recent appointment as Second Vice-President of the Law Society of British Columbia!

Cheryl is a managing partner at Narwal Litigation LLP and was the first visible minority female President of the Vancouver Bar Association. Her extensive experience across the field and leadership as a mentor has allowed Cheryl to make a valuable impact on the legal community.

is pleased to partner again with UT Law for the 12th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (GEI). WWCDA members rece...
07/22/2026

is pleased to partner again with UT Law for the 12th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (GEI). WWCDA members receive $50 off with code wwcdagei26 and can join a luncheon following day two of the GEI. Register for both today! https://ow.ly/kca050Zrm0v

is pleased to partner with American Conference Institute’s 15th Anniversary Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Mi...
07/21/2026

is pleased to partner with American Conference Institute’s 15th Anniversary Edition Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami on October 29 – 30, 2026!

WWCDA members save 10% with code: D10-999-WWCDA27. Register today:

The must-attend conference for anyone who’s anyone in the world of fraud litigation and asset recovery.

Phoenix Chapter President Anne Chapman was recently presented with the 2026 Tom Karas Criminal Justice Award by the St...
07/15/2026

Phoenix Chapter President Anne Chapman was recently presented with the 2026 Tom Karas Criminal Justice Award by the State Bar of Arizona. This award recognizes criminal defense practitioners who have worked tirelessly to advance the principals of criminal justice by representing clients with integrity, fairness, and tenacity. Congratulations Anne!

is pleased to partner again with American Conference Institute’s 4th Annual Women in AML & Sanctions Forum. WWCDA memb...
07/14/2026

is pleased to partner again with American Conference Institute’s 4th Annual Women in AML & Sanctions Forum. WWCDA members save 10% with code: D10-999-WWCDA2

Register today: https://ow.ly/q4Yq50ZnnmI

Oregon-Idaho Chapter is co-hosting a discussion on "Federal Enforcement Priorities: A Conversation with U.S. Attorney ...
07/09/2026

Oregon-Idaho Chapter is co-hosting a discussion on "Federal Enforcement Priorities: A Conversation with U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford and National Security & Economic Crimes Chief Kate Rykken." Moderated by Michelle Holman Kerin, join us for a discussion on current federal enforcement priorities and emerging risks facing businesses, organizations and individuals.

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